Krebs

A prism refracts two beams of light around a palm tree, with a rainbow at the forefront. The background has been colored shades of green and yellow with a circular shape permeating throughout the work.
Rockne Krebs, Sun Dog Green, 1977. Pastel and acrylic paint over a printed poster on white paper, 36 7/8 x 28 in. American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center. Gift from the Trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art (Gift of the Women’s Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art).

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“I picked this piece because the colors really stood out to me. Upon further inspection I felt that the geometric shapes and lines provided a very guided viewing experience while still being organic in its nature.”

–  Tyler Hirshon, co-curator, American University